Surrey Careers blog

Official blog of the University of Surrey's Employability and Careers Centre

A day in the life of an Economics Fast Streamer

Hi there! My names Yasmin and I am currently a second-year economist on the faststream. Before the fast stream I studied politics and economics at SOAS, University of London. During my degree, Ijuggled a few different jobs to support myself (working as a nanny, waitress, bartender,barista…). I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do […]


How to Negotiate Your Starting Salary

Some graduate schemes have fixed starting salaries, but if a role lists a salary as ‘competitive,’ you should be ready to discuss your salary expectations during the hiring process. Striking a balance is key—you don’t want to price yourself out of the job, but you also shouldn’t undervalue your worth. Negotiating after you’ve started can […]


Why I did the Professional Skills Award

Hi, I’m Nat, a first-year Nutrition and Dietetics student, and I recently completed the Professional Skills Award. This self-directed online programme at the University of Surrey enhances employability through eight key areas including: career pathways, work experience, interview techniques, sustainability, and skill development. Over the course of roughly 70 hours, the award helps students recognise […]


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